I am writing in response to the front page article titled “Report of antisemitic incidents leads to investigation,” which was written by Emily Tarinelli and published in print on Nov. 10. The article reported on a visiting alum’s finding of the phrase “zionists not welcome here” written on a chalkboard in Clapp Hall, which the alum then reported to President [Danielle R.] Holley on the grounds that it did not make the alum feel welcome and she would “not be back.” I am writing to argue a necessary differing perspective of this event.
Antisemitism on campus is nothing new; allies must speak up for Jewish students
Staff Editorial: condemning antisemitism on our campus
Dear Mount Holyoke community,
Today, we reach out in solidarity with our Jewish peers and condemn the horrific incident that took place the night of Oct. 6 in 1837 Hall. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., a Nazi swastika was found drawn in the third floor single-user bathroom in the residence hall. The incident was then reported to the Jewish Student Union, Public Safety and Services and the College’s bias reporting website.
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